Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery

25-0006-S77 · 2026-06-23

Price Gouging Complaints / Rental Housing Market / Statewide Emergency / 2025 Windstorm and Wildfire Recovery

Council investigates price gouging in rental housing following 2025 windstorm and wildfire emergency; file pending committee review with ongoing City Attorney reports.

In progress — the City Attorney is pursuing enforcement against landlords and short-term rental companies for illegal rent increases following the 2025 disaster, with one major settlement secured and lawsuits pending. A proposed state law to strengthen price-gouging protections is moving through the Assembly.

25-0006-S88 · 2026-05-05

Sales Tax Relief for Purchases / Palisades Reconstruction / 1% Share of Sales Tax

Proposal to dedicate 1% of city sales tax revenue to Palisades fire recovery and provide sales tax relief on reconstruction purchases.

Under review — the city is studying whether to rebate its share of sales tax to Palisades Fire victims rebuilding homes and businesses, with Budget and Finance Committee still examining the fiscal impact and program details.